3 Songs From 1978 That Teens Couldn’t Stop Playing in Their First Car
The article recalls three popular 1978 songs associated with teenagers playing music in their first cars.
– “You’re The One That I Want” by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, from *Grease*, topped charts in the US, UK and Europe and remains among the best-selling singles.
– Andy Gibb’s “An Everlasting Love”, written by Barry Gibb, reached No. 5 on the US Hot 100 and the Top 10 on several other US charts.
– The Jacksons’ “Blame It On The Boogie” was less successful on the US Hot 100 but reached No. 8 in the UK and No. 3 on the US R&B chart.
- Three 1978 pop and disco songs evoke teenage driving memories.
- Grease’s signature duet was an international chart-topper.
- The Jacksons’ hit performed especially well in Britain.